noun, verb
noun [U,C,usually sing.] the act of using sth in a dishonest way or for the wrong purpose:
alcohol / drug misuse * the misuse of power / authority * a misuse of public funds
verb [VN]
1 to use sth in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose:
individuals who misuse power for their own ends
2 to treat sb badly and/or unfairly
